The Effective Ways for Seniors to Cope Up with Stress
Stress is an inevitable part of everyone’s life, at some phase. Ideally, retired life is perceived to be a peaceful one. As a senior, you should have plenty of time for relaxation, leisure and personal interests. This was certainly missed out in the hustle and bustle of work life. Sadly, however, with aging come new concerns and challenges that cause anxiousness and stress. This is more prevalent in elders living alone. Some common causes of stress in seniors are Loss of a loved one Getting adjusted to a new environment Newly diagnosed ailments Physical injuries Dealing with retirement itself Financial concerns Taking up another employment opportunity (full time or part time) Facing any drastic changes in existing lifestyle Impact of Stress Due to aging, the body immune system becomes weaker thereby making elders more susceptible to infection and illnesses. This condition can further deteriorate due to stress. The body’s ability to safeguard itself from inflammati